Apr 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Lee McGlamery of MP AgriLytics, who shares insight on key market forces shaping the cattle industry—from Mexico trade uncertainty to rising carcass weights and shifting demand. McGlamery was one of the featured speakers at the 2026 Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention …
Mar 31
The 2026 prospective plantings report has been released today, and State Statistician Troy Marshall joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to break down those numbers for Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas and share his insights. Oklahoma: State Statistician Troy Marshall says the latest numbers reflect both market signals and ongoing dryness across the state. “This is …
Mar 31
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with meteorologist and atmospheric scientist Matt Makens, who is tracking a critical weather transition that could shape moisture patterns, drought recovery, and even pest risks for cattle producers across the Southern Plains. From La Niña to El Niño: A Slow Shift Ahead Makens …
Mar 30
More than 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members descended on Washington, D.C., to share the story of agriculture during OKFB’s 2026 Washington, D.C., Summit, March 23-26. Members kicked off the trip on Monday evening with a reception and a spectacular view of the Potomac River, where they were joined by several legislative staffers from Oklahoma’s congressional …
Mar 27
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Richard Fordyce, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, to discuss the pressing economic challenges and disaster relief efforts currently affecting American farmers and ranchers. Fordyce, who also serves as the former administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and is a farmer himself, provided …
Mar 25
Beginning farmers and ranchers are a growing and often overlooked group in agriculture, and at the 2026 Oklahoma City Farm Show, Oklahoma State University Extension’s Josh Campbell highlighted just how much support—and guidance—they need to succeed with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Campbell said the demand for information is clear. “Yeah, absolutely, there’s …
Mar 24
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who discusses rising carcass weights, drought concerns, and managing risk in a volatile but strong cattle market. Carcass Weights Keep Climbing Peel says the industry continues to push cattle to heavier weights, noting, “We put about 50 pounds on …
Mar 24
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Mar 23
Oklahoma State Senator Grant Green, representing District 28, recently reflected on both his long connection to youth livestock shows and key issues facing Oklahoma during a conversation at the Oklahoma Youth Expo with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. With a background rooted in agriculture, Green emphasized the lasting impact of programs like the …
Mar 23
The latest data from the USDA Economic Research Service’s Food Dollar Series provides a clear picture of how consumer food spending is distributed across the U.S. food supply chain. While farmers and ranchers produce the raw commodities that make food production possible, most of the economic value associated with food spending – the price at the grocery …
